Former Wellston Booster Club Treasurer Sentenced 24 Months for $40K Embezzlement

Lisa Frisby, former treasurer of the Wellston City Schools booster club in Ohio, was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling over $40,000 from the organization. The theft occurred over five years while Frisby had full control of the booster club's accounts, and was only uncovered after the club’s vice president noticed discrepancies between reported balances and bank statements. She was convicted of felony grand theft and telecommunications fraud following a six-day jury trial. Frisby was ordered to pay $40,200 in restitution to the Golden Rocket Athletic Boosters, the successor to the now-defunct Big W Football Boosters, and she repaid the amount during her sentencing hearing. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost condemned the betrayal of trust and praised the investigative efforts that brought the case to justice. The Attorney General's office also offers free fraud prevention training for nonprofits and encourages reporting of suspected misuse of charitable funds.